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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,752 and 469,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,752 and 469,260 is: 688,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,752 : 469,260 = 469,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,752/469,260 = 469,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,752x = 469,260 × 469,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,752x = 220,204,947,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,204,947,600/319,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,674.18

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